Concrete tables and countertops are held to a higher standard of appearance, feel and performance than floors and walls. And the final element of the finished piece — the interface between the concrete and the customer — is the coating.
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Precast Concrete Countertops with Curiosity, Artistry and Innovation
Curiosity: Stay eternally curious about better methods, collaborative opportunities and advances in sustainability.
Artistry: Remember that concrete is an artisan’s canvas.
Innovation: Employ state-of-the-art techniques to achieve a very dense and reliable concrete product.
Seven Fundamental Ways to Improve Your Sales
Making sales is arguably the most fundamental function of business. Maintaining an effective and relevant sales strategy is absolutely critical since it directly impacts your top-line (gross sales) growth more than any other function. Here are seven actions you can implement today to win more decorative concrete jobs and increase sales.
Cost-saving Innovations in Stamped Concrete
Some mistakenly view the decorative concrete world as 100 percent committed to overlays, stain and polished concrete, but counting out concrete stamping is a mistake. Stamped concrete is the cornerstone of decorative concrete, and my belief is that this will not change anytime soon.
The Growing Popularity of Metallic Coatings
Thanks to new products and growing consumer interest, metallic-infused concrete coatings have everyone’s attention
EDCO adapts website for smartphones
Equipment Development Co. has launched a mobile version of its website. Using smartphones, customers in the field can conduct business with EDCO without downloading an app. Through the site, customers can view training videos, contact customer service, request quotes, discover which EDCO product fits their application, and conduct other business.
Hitachi’s brushless-motor drill
Hitachi Power Tools has announced the launch of its new line of 18-volt brushless-motor lithium ion cordless products. Hitachi’s DS18DBL 18V Lithium Ion Brushless Driver Drill is the first in the series. The DS18DBL delivers 593 inch-pounds of turning torque. Its 1/2-inch ratcheting keyless chuck is all-metal for maximum durability, […]
Five-in-one bucket from Boscaro
New from Boscaro and Eagle West Cranes & Equipment is a multifunction five-in-one concrete bucket. The central-discharge concrete bucket features a counter-sprung box gate, which simplifies its use, especially when filling column forms. The discharge slide can be set for in or out of service without removing it, although it […]
Bosch offers oscillating tool
Bosch Power Tools is introducing the MX30E Multi-X Oscillating Tool, ideal for a wide array of cutting, grinding, scraping and sanding applications. The MX30E is the first Bosch oscillating tool to boast a tool-free accessory change lever, making it easier than ever to attach or reposition accessories. The speed can […]
Decorative Concrete Contractors Reveal Why They’re Into Metallics
One nice thing about a metallic coating, in contrast to acid stains or dyes, is its ability to fully cover cracks and other defects, regardless of their size. Lemon says he’s also been using metallic pigments as accents in microtoppings to get certain shading and highlighting effects.
